waypointjobs

University of California

Medical Assistant (MED AST 1) Primary and Specialty Care

elk grove, CA

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

This job is closed

Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.

Job description

Medical AssistantMedical Assistants provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. Incumbents room patients; set up equipment and instruments; independently perform, and/or assist providers with performing, exams and procedures, including administering injections; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. Incumbents may also provide front office services on a routine or back-up basis. Positions at this level provide the full range of duties described above. Incumbents may also provide front office services on a back up-basis.Apply By Date: October 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM PSTMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the positionAmerican Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPRMust have Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant training program.No Minimum Work Experience requiredAbility to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam.Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology.Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to the target audience.Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care as prescribed by relationship-based care practices.Ability to demonstrate accountability and professionalism.Ability to support performance improvement and evidence-based practice within the scope of practice.Basic understanding of technology as it pertains to federal regulations to patient privacy.Ability to support unit leadership with additional task as assigned.Ability to stay organized and complete job duties.Ability to anticipate unit needs and independently follow through to ensure they are thoroughly met.Ability to interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience using electronic medical records system.Two (2) years MA experienceEpic experienceKnowledge of medical terminology.Key Responsibilities70% - Patient Care10% - Documentation and Record Keeping5% - Coordinating Medical Care5% - Computer System Operations5% - Department/Clinic Coordination5% - Additional Job FunctionsDepartment OverviewElk Grove clinic offers Primary Care and Specialty Services such as PM&R, General Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, and Urology.Position InformationSalary or Pay Range: $29.78 - $37.02Salary Frequency: 182Salary Grade: STEPSUC Job Title: MED AST 1UC Job Code: Number of Positions: 1Appointment Type: Staff: CareerPercentage of Time: 100Shift (Work Schedule): Location: UCDMG Elk Grove II (PCN137) - Elk Grove, CAUnion Representation: EX-Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible: YesThis position is 100% on-siteBenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting the UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needsUC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your familyRetirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving PlansSupplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnityPregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employeesLactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resourcesEmployee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's livesOn-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health servicesGenerous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementsPaid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementsContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employeesAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employeesPhysical DemandsStanding - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursWalking - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursSitting - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursLifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursPushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursPushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursBending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursSquatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 HoursTwisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursClimbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 HoursReaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 HoursKeyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursEnvironmental DemandsLoud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 HoursUneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 HoursMental DemandsSustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursComplex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursAbility to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursCommunication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursNumerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursConstant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursCustomer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursMultiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursWork EnvironmentUC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.Ability to lift, move, and/or position patients as necessary to room them and prepare them for exams and procedures. May be required to have the ability to retrieve and file bulky medical record charts (up to 3" thick) stored in filing cabinets and on shelves that may be above shoulder level and below waist level, and to

Worksite address

elk grove, CA, 95624, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Veterans Health Administration

USAJOBS

Physician (Internal Medicine)

Jackson, TN

$240,000.00 – $315,000.00 per yearfull time

The Jackson VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Jackson, TN is recruiting for a Internal Medicine Physician to serve as a full-time Primary Car…

Closing date 2026-11-04View job

Veterans Health Administration

USAJOBS

Health Technician

Shreveport, LA

$45,409.00 – $59,031.00 per yearfull time

The position receives guidelines and privileges from the Surgical Service in general, and specifically from the Podiatry Section Chief, at the Ov…

Closing date 2026-10-30View job

Veterans Health Administration

USAJOBS

Dietitian (Clinical)

Appleton, WI · Green Bay, WI

$50,460.00 – $97,087.00 per yearfull time

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregiver…

Closing date 2026-11-02View job

Veterans Health Administration

USAJOBS

Supervisory Medical Records Technician (CDIS)

Bay Pines, FL

$67,970.00 – $88,356.00 per yearfull time

This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the Business Office at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS…

Closing date 2026-11-05View job

Veterans Health Administration

USAJOBS

Physician-Rheumatology

Las Vegas, NV

$260,000.00 – $320,000.00 per yearfull time

Rheumatologist physicians diagnose and treat degenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that affect your musculoskeletal system. Many of …

Closing date 2027-01-25View job